Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.
What could happen
Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120005.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2024
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V862000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 15, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
- Maker's own recall number
- 2024120005
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 2, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 12, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 24, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 20, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.